The present study is aimed at the exploration of achievable improvements for CrVI ex situ and in situ water remediation by using novel naked colloidal maghemite (γ-Fe2O3) nanoparticles (surface active maghemite nanoparticles, SAMNs). The reliability of SAMNs for CrVI binding and removal was demonstrated, and SAMN@CrVI complex was characterized, as well as the covalent nature of the absorption was unequivocally proved. SAMNs were structurally and magnetically well conserved after CrVI binding. Thus, in consideration of their affinity for CrVI, SAMNs were exploited in a biological model system, mimicking a real in situ application. The assay evidenced a progressive reduction of revertant colonies of Salmonella typhimurium TA100 strain, as maghemite nanoparticles concentration increased, till the complete suppression of CrVI mutagen effect. Finally, an automatic modular pilot system for continuous magnetic removal and recovery of CrVI from water is proposed. SAMNs, thanks to their colloidal, binding, and catalytic properties, represent a promising tool as a reliable nanomaterial for water remediation by CrVI.
Colloidal Surface Active Maghemite Nanoparticles for Biologically Safe CrVI Remediation: from Core-shell Nanostructures to Pilot Plant Development
MAGRO, MASSIMILIANO;DOMENEGHETTI, STEFANIA;BARATELLA, DAVIDE;SALVIULO, GABRIELLA;BONAIUTO, EMANUELA;VENIER, PAOLA;VIANELLO, FABIO
2016
Abstract
The present study is aimed at the exploration of achievable improvements for CrVI ex situ and in situ water remediation by using novel naked colloidal maghemite (γ-Fe2O3) nanoparticles (surface active maghemite nanoparticles, SAMNs). The reliability of SAMNs for CrVI binding and removal was demonstrated, and SAMN@CrVI complex was characterized, as well as the covalent nature of the absorption was unequivocally proved. SAMNs were structurally and magnetically well conserved after CrVI binding. Thus, in consideration of their affinity for CrVI, SAMNs were exploited in a biological model system, mimicking a real in situ application. The assay evidenced a progressive reduction of revertant colonies of Salmonella typhimurium TA100 strain, as maghemite nanoparticles concentration increased, till the complete suppression of CrVI mutagen effect. Finally, an automatic modular pilot system for continuous magnetic removal and recovery of CrVI from water is proposed. SAMNs, thanks to their colloidal, binding, and catalytic properties, represent a promising tool as a reliable nanomaterial for water remediation by CrVI.Pubblicazioni consigliate
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